Enjoy the luck of the Irish

Celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day with a fun-filled day of activities in downtown Phoenix. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, the parade commences on 3rd Street and Sheridan and heads South through beautiful downtown Phoenix. Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day themed floats, performers and music, including bag pipers, Irish dancers and marching bands.

Immediately following the parade, take in a wide range of festivities at the 2018 Phoenix St Patrick’s Day Faire, located at the Irish Cultural Center at Hance Park. Whether you’re in the mood for food, music or drinks, you’ll find it here. Three stages will feature Irish step dancing, Irish music and bagpipers, while a children’s area keeps kids happy with activities and games. Savor a variety of delectable eats and drinks, including craft beer tasting by Mother Bunch Brewing and Helio Basin Brewing at the VIP Pub. You’ll also find cultural crafts and merchandise, Irish clubs and more!

Admission to the Faire is $12.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Seniors 55 and over and Military. Children 12 and under are free. Click here to buy tickets online.

Park for free with the purchase of a St. Patrick’s Day Faire ticket in the parking garage at 1850 North Central Avenue. Free round-trip shuttle bus service from the garage to the Faire will be offered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take the light rail to Roosevelt Street Station.

Bring the whole family and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, drinks, music and dancing at the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire!

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